Instructions
Energy is what makes things go, grow, and change! It's like magic, but it's science. Energy can change from one type to another. For example, a lamp changes electrical energy into light energy. Let's find some energy changes!
Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words in the Word Bank to fill in the blanks in the table. Show how the energy is changing!
| Object | Energy it STARTS with | Energy it CHANGES to |
|---|---|---|
| A lit flashlight | Electrical (from batteries) | |
| You kicking a ball | (from what you ate) | |
| A warm toaster | ||
| A radio playing music | Electrical |
Activity 2: Find the Energy!
Read each sentence below. Draw a circle around the two types of energy that are changing.
1. A campfire uses energy from wood to make heat energy and light energy.
2. Plugging in a fan uses electrical energy to make movement energy.
3. When you clap your hands, movement energy changes into sound energy.
4. Your body uses food energy to create heat energy to keep you warm.
Activity 3: Draw the Change!
In the box below, draw something that changes Electrical Energy into Sound Energy.
Answer Key
Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks
| Object | Energy it STARTS with | Energy it CHANGES to |
|---|---|---|
| A lit flashlight | Electrical (from batteries) | Light |
| You kicking a ball | Food (from what you ate) | Movement |
| A warm toaster | Electrical | Heat |
| A radio playing music | Electrical | Sound |
Activity 2: Find the Energy!
1. Words to circle: heat, light
2. Words to circle: electrical, movement
3. Words to circle: movement, sound
4. Words to circle: food, heat
Activity 3: Draw the Change!
Examples of correct drawings include: a radio, a speaker, headphones, a television, a doorbell, a singing electronic toy.